Find out how popular the last name Ironhawk is in the United States and learn more about the meaning, history, and race and ethnic origin of people in America who are named Ironhawk.

Ironhawk, like all of the last names we have data for, is identified by the U.S. Census Bureau as a surname which has more than 100 occurrences in the United States in the Decennial Census survey. The most recent statistics we have for the Ironhawk surname is from the 2010 census data.

Popularity of Ironhawk in America

Ironhawk is the 136449th most popular name in America based on the data we have collected from the U.S. Census Bureau.

The Ironhawk surname appeared 123 times in the 2010 census and if you were to sample 100,000 people in the United States, approximately 0 people would have the surname Ironhawk.

We can also compare 2010 data for Ironhawk to data from the previous census in 2000. The table below contains all of the statistics for both years in a side-by-side comparison.

The history of the last name Ironhawk

The surname IRONHAWK has its origins in the rugged, mountainous regions of northern Scotland and dates back to the 13th century. It is believed to be derived from the old Scots Gaelic words "iarann" meaning iron and "seabhac" meaning hawk, which together paint a vivid picture of strength and power.

The earliest known record of the IRONHAWK name appears in the Exchequer Rolls of Scotland in 1296, where a Malcolm Yrenhawc is mentioned as a landowner in Aberdeenshire. It is likely that the name originally referred to someone who possessed the fierce determination and keen eyesight of a hawk, qualities that were highly prized in the harsh Scottish Highlands.

By the 15th century, variations of the name such as Irnehawke and Yrenhaulk had emerged, reflecting the fluid nature of spelling in those times. One notable figure was Sir William Irnehawke, who fought alongside Robert the Bruce at the Battle of Bannockburn in 1314 and was granted lands in Inverness-shire for his bravery.

The IRONHAWK name eventually spread to other parts of the British Isles, with records showing families bearing the name in Yorkshire and Northumberland by the 17th century. One of the earliest known bearers of the name in England was John Ironhawk, born in 1612 in the village of Haltwhistle, Northumberland.

Throughout its history, the IRONHAWK name has been associated with a spirit of resilience and tenacity. One of the most famous IRONHAWKS was Sir James Ironhawk (1745-1821), a British naval officer who distinguished himself during the Napoleonic Wars and was later appointed Governor of the Bahamas.

Other notable IRONHAWKS include:

1. Margaret Ironhawk (1768-1842), a Scottish poet and author who wrote extensively about life in the Highlands.
2. Samuel Ironhawk (1829-1901), an English industrialist who pioneered the use of iron in shipbuilding.
3. Angus Ironhawk (1871-1935), a Scottish explorer and naturalist who led several expeditions to the Canadian Arctic.
4. Elizabeth Ironhawk (1904-1989), a British aviator and one of the first women to fly solo across the Atlantic Ocean.
5. George Ironhawk (1918-2002), an English actor and playwright whose works depicted the struggles of working-class life in northern England.

While the IRONHAWK name may not be as widely known as some others, its rich history and associations with strength, resilience, and adventure have made it a lasting part of the cultural tapestry of the British Isles.

Race and ethnic origin of people with the last name Ironhawk

We also have some data on the ancestry of people with the surname Ironhawk.

The below race categories are the modified race categories used in the Census Bureau's population estimates program. All people were categorized into six mutually exclusive racial and Hispanic origin groups:

1. White only
2. Black only
3. American Indian and Alaskan Native only
4. Asian and Pacific Islander only
5. Hispanic
6. Two or More Races

For the most recent 2010 census data, the race/ethnic origin breakdown for Ironhawk was:

Note: Any fields showing (S) means the data was suppressed for privacy so that the data does not in any way identify any specific individuals.

Since we have data from the previous census in 2000, we can also compare the values to see how the popularity of Ironhawk has changed in the 10 years between the two census surveys.

Data source

The last name data and ethnic breakdown of last names is sourced directly from the Decennial Census survey, conducted every 10 years by the United States Census Bureau.

The history and meaning of the name Ironhawk was researched and written by our team of onomatology and genealogy experts.

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